Bilateral relations

The signing was witnessed by National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, who is on an official visit to the Republic of Korea from December 4 – 7. The MoU is important as it reflects the commitment of the two ministries to further lift two-way trade as agreed by the two countries’ top leaders at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week held in Da Nang last year. At the signing ceremony Under the action plan, the two sides will cooperate to support Vietnamese enterprises in enhancing their competitiveness in the fields of spare part manufacturing, automobiles, garment and textiles, footwear, and electronics. They agreed to facilitate the trade of agricultural products with the establishment of a working group among the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade; the RoK’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy; and relevant ministries from both sides. The Korean side also agreed to help build the capacity of Vietnamese officials in trade … [Read more...] about Vietnam RoK ink action plan to lift bilateral trade to USD 100 bln by 2020

Tuyen made the remark while receiving a delegation of US medical businesses, led by US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink, on June 15. He informed his guests on achievements secured by the city in public health and medical care. The official said the local health sector needs support from foreign partners, including those from the US, to complete its missions, particularly in improving the quality of medical check-up and treatment, preventing diseases, and developing healthcare network. Vice Chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee Tran Vinh Tuyen (R) welcoming US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink Tuyen said the city wants to discuss cooperation in the form of public private partnership (PPP) with US businesses in medical infrastructure, and science and technological application in medical treatment. He noted that challenges to the city, such as improving the quality of grassroots health facilities, overcrowded hospitals, and … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City seeks to boost medical cooperation with US

Liem made the statement while joining US Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink in a ceremony hosted by the US Consulate General in HCM City to celebrate the 242nd Independence Day (July 4) of the US in the city. He said through the ups and downs of history, Vietnam-US relations have come a long way to mark an important milestone with the establishment of the two countries’ Comprehensive Partnership during President Truong Tan Sang’s official visit to the US in July 2013. The visit of President Donald Trump to Vietnam in November last year demonstrated the US’s commitment to deepening ties with the Southeast Asian nation, he added. US Consul General in HCM City Mary Tarnowka (left), US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink and Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Le Thanh Liem (right) As Vietnam’s economic, cultural, scientific and technological hub, HCM City has been fostering cooperation with partners from the US, reaping encouraging … [Read more...] about HCM City–US ties to bear fruit: City official

Speaking with Vietnam News Agency correspondents, Dr Takashi Hosoda, a lecturer at the Czech Republic’s Charles University, said that the policy has helped the country enhance economic development and consolidate national defence, while promoting the resolution of East Sea disputes by peaceful measures on the basis of international law. He reiterated the significance of maintaining security and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea and highly valued efforts of nations in the process. Vietnamese naval soldiers patrolling in Truong Sa island. Photo: baokhanhhoa.vn China’s actions have increased tension and negatively affected regional peace and stability, Hosoda said. The expert also noted that the US, the UK, Australia and Japan, among others, have protested militarisation activities in the East Sea by holding patrols within framework of the freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in the area. Besides, he expressed his hope that the US … [Read more...] about Czech experts laud Vietnam’s balanced, open external policy

During the visit, Ky attended and delivered a speech at a seminar on historical memory and cultural heritage of the International Convention of Radio and Television in Varadero from June 7-9. He and Alfonso Noya Martinez, President of the Cuban Institute of Radio and Television (ICRT), signed a cooperation agreement, during the framework of the International Convention of Radio and Television. ICRT President Alfonso Noya Martinez and VOV General Director Nguyen The Ky (R) The sides inked their first cooperation pact in 2013. Their new deal was said to add new terms and contents, including the exchange of programmes on politics, economics, social affairs and culture, joint work in reporter training, exchange of high-ranking leaders, and joint production of radio and television programmes. After the signing ceremony, the VOV and ICRT leaders began their discussion. They stressed their determination to realise the agreement via regular liaison, and to drive … [Read more...] about VOV steps up radio broadcast cooperation with Cuban partner